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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.77, 495.06 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.77, 495.06 and 324.28 is: 486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.77 : 495.06 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.77/495.06 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.77x = 495.06 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.77x = 160,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,538.06/329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.82

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